US Bridges

Bridgeforth Road over Mud Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC14 T4S R5W · Structure no. 019145

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeforth Road over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bridgeforth Road over Mud Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2034. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBridgeforth Road
CrossesMud Creek
LocationSEC14 T4S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69561, -87.02573
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2014)
Projected traffic396 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeforth Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeforth Road over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgeforth Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeforth Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeforth Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.